Cleaning > AdviceApril 24, 2005

Removing a Label

How do I remove the glue label on the shelving I bought? I tried a razor but it scratches the paint.

Phil

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By Beth (Guest Post) 04/27/2005

Try spraying with WD 40. It has taken a lot of
labels off for me...

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04/26/2005

Try vinegar, works good in removing glue

By Donna (Guest Post) 04/26/2005

In a small jar mix 1/2 Dawn dishwash liquid and 1/2 rubbing alcohol......shake well and rub or paint tnat onto the label.......let set a couple minutes and it should come off easily. No harm to the surface. I have also used butter on labels to loosen the stickum. Hope this helps.

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04/25/2005

My tip is for Phil who wanted to know how to remove glue from shelving without scratching paint. There is a product called OOPS that works really good & is inexpensive.Just test an inconspicuos place before use.

BJ,Ky

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04/25/2005

Use Skin-So-Soft by AVON. WORKS GREAT! No marks. We recently purchased a roll top desk valued around $1,500 - we got 1/2 off because some goof went and taped the drawers shut with masking tape & it was marked up. From past experiences I knew to use Skin-so-soft,,,now we have a beauriful piece of furniture!

By sunnirhea (Guest Post) 04/25/2005

Dab a little lighter fluid on the area let it set a few, it should come right up. But if the shelving is wood, it may stain, so check in an inconspicuous spot!

By wendee (Guest Post) 04/25/2005

A blow dryer works too, just heat up the label and it will peel off.

By Jo (Guest Post) 04/25/2005

I've had good luck using vegetable oil or baby oil. Good Luck!

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04/25/2005

Just soak it with Windex and it should come up with little effort in minutes.

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04/25/2005

I use this stuff called Goo Gone. It's yellow & comes in a small bottle. Does the trick every time.

By starchild (Guest Post) 04/24/2005

You can remove sticky labels with WD-40.

By dana (Guest Post) 04/24/2005

Use something with alcohol in it like hair spray..

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